UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Doma in hosting Artistic Director Alexandra Bodnarchuk and Viliam Mikula of PUL’S Presov for a 10 day research residency at Doma’s studio this August! During this time Bodnarchuk will study Carpatho Rusyn dances from the Saris region of Northeastern Slovakia with Mikula, and develop the material through contemporary dance techniques.
We invite you to join us at the community events happening during this residency period!
Community Dance Class at International Dance Night
Join Bodnarchuk & Mikula at International Dance Night at Tapestry Folkdance Center! During this 60 min lesson participants will learn some dances from the Saris region of Eastern Slovakia.
After the instruction, it’s time for request dancing from our large collection of recorded music. Everyone is welcome to stay. The programmer (DJ) creates a set from a list of requests generated by attendees. The programmer chooses a range of dances, from basic patterns to tricky sequences.
Time: 7:30p
Cost: Pay What You Choose
Location: Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S
Advance registration not required.
Lecture/Demonstration
Join Doma and the Rusin Association in hosting a lecture/demonstration with Mikula and Bodnarchuk. Learn more about Carpatho Rusyn dances from the Saris region of Eastern Slovakia, including a short performance, and participatory (seated) exercise, followed by a Q&A.
Time: 11:30a
Location: Saint Mary’s Parish Center Gymnasium, 1701 5th St NE
No cost or pre-registration to attend. Donations encouraged.
Advanced Dance Class
This advanced class with Mikula and Bodnarchuk will serve as a platform for both choreographers to demonstrate and share research with advanced dancers.
During this class dancers will learn traditional Saris steps with contemporary techniques, including solo and partnering footwork with rhythmic and self-percussive movement. There will be the opportunity for research time to dive into Bodnarchuk’s choreographic style and queries to deepen participants' understanding of folk and traditional forms and values in her choreographic language. Class will be followed by a Q&A.
This class is intended for advanced dancers ages 18+.
Time: 6p - 8p
Location: Doma Studio, 528 Hennepin Ave Suite 302
Pre-registration encouraged, walk ups accepted.
This class is offered at no cost to participants. Donations accepted.
Alexandra Bodnarchuk is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.